Expert on Computerized Shipping Systems
Greater New York City Area
- Current
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- Chief Logistics Officer at RedRoller, Inc.
- Author at Computerized Shipping Systems (Self-employed)
- Writer at PARCEL Magazine
- Founder and President at TAYLOR Systems Engineering
- Past
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- Owner at EVCOR-Detroit
- Senior Area Sales Manager at Pitney Bowes
- Executive VP at Potentials Unlimited
- Education
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- University of Phoenix
- Grand Valley State University
- Eastern Michigan University
- Conscious Leadership Course
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Mark Taylor’s Summary
Mark A. Taylor, MBA, DLP, with three decades of experience consulting thousands of organizations, including Unisys, Ford, General Electric, the United States Postal Service, DHL, and Standard Register Corporation, is considered to be the nation’s authority on increasing profit and productivity in shipping operations. He has been featured as an industry expert on ABC News and in the New York Times, and is the author of Computerized Shipping Systems: Increasing Profit & Productivity Through Technology. Taylor has been named a Distinguished Logistics Professional (DLP) by the American Society of Transportation & Logistics in recognition of his 30 year, career-long contributions to the field of logistics.
Taylor is in demand as a speaker at major industry events, including the Parcel Shipping Forum, the National Conference on Operations & Fulfillment, the National Postal Forum, the Council of Logistics Management, Mailcom, and the Parcel Logistics Expo. He writes a monthly column for PARCEL magazine, and is a frequent contributor to numerous industry publications, including Operations and Fulfillment, MAIL, and Frontline Solutions magazines.
Mark Taylor’s Specialties:
Computerized Shipping Systems, Speaking, Coaching, Leadership, Management
Mark Taylor’s Experience
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Chief Logistics Officer
RedRoller, Inc.
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; RROL.OB; Computer Software industry)
August 2004 — Present (4 years)
In August 2004, was hired to assess the concept of a Web-based shipping system that would operate similar to e-travel sites. Immediately identified the opportunity for small businesses and began working to design and build the functionality of RedRoller.com, create relationships with parcel carriers, and raise capital.
Responsible for creating the business relationships with the US Post Office, Endicia, DHL, FedEx, and regional carriers which made RedRoller a viable technology.
In December 2005, merged the company I founded, TAYLOR Systems Engineering Corporation with RedRoller, and became its Chief Logistics Officer. -
Author
Computerized Shipping Systems (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)
1995 — Present (13 years)
In 1995, authored the first and only book on Computerized Shipping Systems. In 2000, rewrote and updated the book. Computerized Shipping Systems: Increasing Profit Through Technology, details how shippers can utilize systems to significantly improve shipping options and reduce costs, while dramatically improving customer and staff satisfaction--and enhancing profitability.
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Writer
PARCEL Magazine
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
1990 — Present (18 years)
Write the monthly column, "On the Mark" as well as several feature stories a year about the shipping industry and management.
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Founder and President
TAYLOR Systems Engineering
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)
August 1989 — Present (19 years)
Technology and consulting firm dedicated to saving clients money in their shipping, and warehouse operations.
Recognized as the 58th fastest growing privately held company in Michigan, 1995 -
Owner
EVCOR-Detroit
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
1989 — 1996 (7 years)
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Senior Area Sales Manager
Pitney Bowes
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; PBI; Computer Software industry)
1976 — 1989 (13 years)
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Executive VP
Potentials Unlimited
(Computer Software industry)
1981 — 1982 (1 year)
Mark Taylor’s Education
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University of Phoenix
MBA, Finance, Operations, Marketing, September 1995 — June 2000
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Grand Valley State University
BS, Management & Computers, 1976 — 1980
- Activities and Societies:
- William James College
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Eastern Michigan University
Psychology 1973 — 1976
- Activities and Societies:
- President, Student Democratic Caucus,
Presidential Scholarship,
John S Knight Debate Scholarship
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Conscious Leadership Course
Additional Information
Mark Taylor’s Websites:
Mark Taylor’s Interests:
TEC speaker, coaching, Ken Wilber, Integral Leadership, Julio Olalla, Fernando Flores, Ontological Design, philosophy, Waking Down in Mutuality
Mark Taylor’s Groups:
TEC International, The Executive Committee, Newfield Network, Integral Institute, American Society of Transportation & Logistics, Association of Independent Mailing Equipment Dealers, Kewill Certified Solution Provider, Endicia Dealer, Certified FedEx Systems Integrator, Rushmore, Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals Forum, Supply Chain Pro, Airfreight.com, PARCEL Conference, American Society of Transportation and Logistics, Waking Down and Integral Institute, about.com
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C-Level Executive Network member
Mark Taylor’s Honors:
Distinguished Logistics Professional 2006
U.S Postal Service Certified Shipping Professional, November 2005
Area Sales Manager of the Year, Pitney Bowes, 1982, 1983
Outstanding Young Citizen of the Year, Mayoral Hall of Fame Award
U.S. Jaycees Speak Up Competition, First Place
Patent Pending, Internet/EDI Technology
Speaker, Parcel & Shipping Distribution Conference, 1997-2006
Speaker, Executive Development Program, Council of Logistics Management, 2003
Speaker, National Conference on Operations and Fulfillment, 2001-2006
Speaker, National Postal Forum, 2001, 2004, 2005
Speaker, Frontline Solutions, 2002
Author, Computerized Shipping Systems: Increasing Profit and Productivity Through Technology, 1995
Author, Computerized Shipping Systems: Increasing Profit and Productivity Through Technology Millennium Edition, 2000
Dale Carnegie Sales Talk Championship, First Place
Dale Carnegie Human Relations Award
